Integral to innovation

Carpmaels & Ransford traces its roots back to 1776, during the rise of the Industrial Revolution, and has been integral to the innovations of its clients for 250 years.

Declaration of Independence

The founding document of the United States, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia.

Watt Steam Engine

The Watt steam engine was an invention of James Watt that was the driving force of the Industrial Revolution.

First public railway opens

First public railway opens in England (Stockton & Darlington Railway).

Queen Victoria Accession

Queen Victoria became Queen of the United Kingdom at the age of just 18. She was crowned one year later.

Handwashing in hospitals

Ignaz Semmelweis introduces handwashing in hospitals, reducing infection.

The Great Exhibition

An international exhibition takes place in Hyde Park. It was the first in a series of World's Fairs.

The Patent office

William Carpmael assists in the creation of the Patent office.

Periodic pioneer

Dmitri Mendeleev creates the first periodic table of elements.

The Telephone

Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone, transforming communication.

The Royal Charter

The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys was incorporated by Royal Charter.

The Great War

World War I begins.

World War II

World War II begins.

DNA structure discovery

The discovery of the double helix by James Watson and Francis Crick marked a milestone in the history of science and gave rise to modern molecular biology.

One small step

Apollo 11 Moon Landing, humanity’s first steps on another world.

European Patent Office

The EPO was established.

AIDS

First case of AIDS was reported in the USA.

PCR revolutionises genetics

Kary Mullis invents the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), revolutionising genetics.

Cloning sheep

Dolly the sheep was the first cloned mammal ever to be created from an adult cell.

International Space Station

Launch of the first ISS element.

Human Genome Project

International scientific research project with the goal of determining the base pairs that make up human DNA.

To the Moon

Crypto currencies launch.

CRISPR

A revolutionary gene-editing tool introduced that allows scientists to make precise changes to DNA.

James Webb Space Telescope

NASA's premier infrared space observatory.

James Poole

Appointed as Clerk of Inventions with the Patent Office of the Attorney General in London.

Moses Poole

Takes over the business and registers a patent for improvements in steam engines.

Steam boilers & boat engines

Numerous patents registered by the firm for steam boilers and for boat engines between 1826 and 1835.

William Carpmael joins

William Carpmael (an engineer and mechanical draughtsman) joined Moses Poole to establish the patent practice Poole & Carpmael.

Poole's patent

For improvements in ordnance and firearms.

Lithographic presses

Patent for mechanised presses and steam power.

William Carpmael takes over

William Carpmael takes over the running of the firm.

Fluid-drawing apparatus

Carpmaels files a patent for groundbreaking fluid-drawing apparatus.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Isambard Kingdom Brunel consults William Carpmael about the patent on the SS Great Eastern.

Patent President

William Carpmael elected President of Patent office.

Robert Bolton Ransford

Robert Bolton Ransford joins Messrs Carpmaels and Co.

Carpmaels & Ransford

The Carpmaels and Ransford name is established.

Robert Bolton Ransford

Robert Bolton Ransford is President of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents and Carpmaels patents the safety razor.

Electric torch and loudspeakers

Patents for electric torch with push-button switch in 1931 and Loudspeakers/electro-acoustic devices in 1932.

Arthur Carpmael

Arthur Carpmael is President of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.

Powered typewriter

Patent: A powered typewriter uses a motor to power the typing mechanism. This advancement made typing faster, more consistent, and less fatiguing.

Gas turbine system

Gas turbine systems were a significant area of experimentation and development across automotive, marine, and industrial power generation.

Maurice Carpmael

Maurice Carpmael is President of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.

Thermal energy removal

Patent: System for removing heat from water.

Azo dyes patented

Synthetic organic colourants used extensively in textiles, leather, food, and cosmetics.

Carboxylic acid esters patented

High-performance synthetic base oils made from reacting carboxylic acids and alcohols.

Polyester yarn and extended-wear contacts

Patents for a tightly twisted, continuous-filament yarn and Acuvue extended-wear contact lens design.

David Votier

David Votier, Carpmaels Partner, is President of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.

Thermal energy removal system

Patent for a mechanism designed to extract and often reuse excess or waste heat.

Spacecraft attitude control system

Patent for guiding or controlling apparatus, e.g. for attitude control damping of oscillations.

Heling HIV related diagnosis and therapy

Patent for an anti-idiotypic antibody and its use in diagnosis and therapy in HIV-related disease.

Gene therapy, medicine, aerospace & DNA

Patents for:

1997: Improved pharmaceutical compositions for gene therapy

1998: Amplification and detection of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 (1998)

1998: Attitude control of spinning spacecraft (1998)

1998: DNA mutagenesis by random fragmentation and reassembly (1998)

Cell modification

Patents for genetic modification of somatic cells and uses thereof.

Cryogenics and cancer therapy

Patents: A method of storing energy in a cryogenic energy storage system and, in 2009, prostate cancer combination therapy.

Eye injection medicine

Eye injection medicine to treat certain eye conditions.

Chris Mercer

Chris Mercer, Carpmaels' Partner, is President of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.

Launch of the Dispute Resolution team

Carpmaels & Ransford launch in house Dispute Resolution team.

Migraine treatment patent

Antibodies for migraine prevention.

Germ-fighting medical coating

Patent for specialised surface treatments designed to inhibit the growth of microorganisms.

UPC's first revocation action

Carpmaels & Ransford represented Sanofi and Regeneron in the UPC’s first revocation action.

250th Anniversary

From the Industrial Revolution to the AI era, our firm has remained a constant for 250 years in a changing world, adapting to uphold our commitment to excellence. We look forward to remaining integral to our clients’ innovations and the ideas that will shape the future of our planet.